ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — After 11 years in Baltimore, Joe Flacco has a new team — and the Denver Broncos have a new starting quarterback.
Denver officially finalized a trade for Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco on Wednesday after a month of speculation. The Broncos will send a 2019 fourth-round pick — the 113th-overall selection — to Baltimore as compensation.
Flacco, the Super Bowl XLVII MVP, has thrown for 212 career touchdowns and more than 38,000 yards. He has won 106 career games, including postseason appearances.
He leaves Baltimore as the team's all-time leader in every major passing category.
Flacco's postseason numbers are perhaps the most impressive part of his resume.
He has a 10-5 career postseason record, the most postseason road wins in NFL history and during the 2012 season, he led the Ravens on a 4-0 postseason run in which he threw 11 touchdowns and no interceptions.
He was named Super Bowl MVP after a three-touchdown, zero-interception showing in Baltimore's win over the San Francisco 49ers.
After back-to-back losing seasons, the Broncos will now rely on Flacco to help the team return to the postseason. And there are reasons to believe the 2008 first-round draft pick can make that happen.
Though he was replaced last season in Baltimore by rookie Lamar Jackson, Flacco was on pace for one of his best seasons as a professional. Through nine weeks, Flacco completed 61.2 percent of his passes and threw for 2,465 yards and 12 touchdowns.
He then suffered a hip injury in Week 9 that sidelined him for four weeks, and the Ravens tabbed Jackson as the starter. Flacco was cleared late in the year but remained on the sideline as the team's backup.
Flacco, though, has been available for much of his NFL career; he has started all 16 games in nine of his 11 seasons.
Denver's new quarterback has also largely avoided turnovers, which have plagued the Broncos over the last two seasons.
During his time in Baltimore, Flacco and the Ravens turned the ball over the sixth-fewest times in the NFL while winning the sixth-most games by a quarterback in that span.
The three-time AFC Offensive Player of the Week will now see if he can replicate his success in the Mile High City.
Flip through photos of Joe Flacco's path to the NFL, from his days at Delaware to his Rookie of the Year season in 2008, to his run with the Ravens to Super Bowl XLVII, and through the 2018 NFL season.
Delaware quarterback Joe Flacco looks to hand the ball off to a running back during a game against Rhode Island on Sept. 23, 2006. (AP Photo/Joe Giblin)
North Team quarterback Joe Flacco, of Delaware, looks for a receiver during the first half of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on Jan. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Joe Flacco of Delaware throws a pass at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ravens first-round pick QB Joe Flacco holds his jersey, with head coach John Harbaugh, general manager Ozzie Newsome and director of college scouting Eric DeCosta (left to right), on April 27, 2008. Flacco, who played college football at Delaware, was selected by the Ravens with the 18th-overall pick. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Quarterback Joe Flacco drops back to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during his first career NFL game, on Sept. 7, 2008, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 17-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ravens first-round pick Joe Flacco (5) gets ready to throw a pass during an NFL football minicamp alongside teammates Troy Smith (10) and Kyle Boller (7) on May 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Joe Flacco throws a pass against the Cleveland Browns during a game on Sept. 21, 2008, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 28-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Joe Flacco celebrates scoring a rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter of a game on Oct. 26, 2008, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 29-10. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Joe Flacco passes during the AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Jan. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Joe Flacco speaks after winning the NFL Rookie of the Year award at a news conference on Jan. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Joe Flacco holds his trophy after winning the NFL Rookie of the Year award at a news conference on Jan. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Joe Flacco signs autographs after practice during training camp on July 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Joe Flacco throws a pass under heavy duress during the first half of the game on Oct. 11, 2009, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Joe Flacco pumps his fist after the San Diego Chargers turned the ball over on downs during the fourth quarter of a game on Sept. 20, 2009 in San Diego. The Ravens won 31-26. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Joe Flacco runs with the ball during a game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 13, 2009 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Joe Flacco makes a call at the line of scrimmage during the second half of a game game against the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Joe Flacco looks to pass under pressure from Tully Banta-Cain and Ty Warren during the first quarter of a Wild Card playoff game on Jan. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Joe Flacco greets Colts quarterback Peyton Manning after their Divisional Round playoff game on Jan. 16, 2010 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Joe Flacco smiles on the sidelines during a game against the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Joe Flacco and wide receiver Derrick Mason celebrate after teammate Willis McGahee scored on a 25-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Chiefs on Jan. 9, 2011, in Kansas City. The Ravens defeated the Chiefs 30-7. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Joe Flacco celebrates after teammate Willis McGahee scored on a 25-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 9, 2011. The Ravens defeated the Chiefs 30-7. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Joe Flacco pumps his fist during a game against the New England Patriots on Oct. 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Joe Flacco walks past teammates on the sideline in the first half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ravens tackle Ramon Harewood keeps Steelers linebacker James Harrison away from quarterback Joe Flacco as he throws a pass in the first half of a game on Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Joe Flacco reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Anquan Boldin in the first half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Joe Flacco passes during the first half of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans on Jan. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Joe Flacco celebrates after a big play against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of a game on Jan. 1, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Joe Flacco waits to be introduced before a game against the Washington Redskins on Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Joe Flacco gets off a pass as pressure arrives in the third quarter of a game on Nov. 18, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Joe Flacco jogs out of the tunnel before a "Monday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
Joe Flacco runs behind center Matt Birk during the second half of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 7, 2012. The Ravens defeated the Chiefs 9-6. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Joe Flacco celebrates a touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin during the second half of the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots on Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Joe Flacco and Ravens head coach John Harbaugh celebrate after defeating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Joe Flacco drops back to pass during the first half of Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Joe Flacco is pursued during Super Bowl XLVII by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks. The Ravens won the game, 34-31. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Joe Flacco congratulates wide receiver Jacoby Jones after Jones caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Joe Flacco reacts after throwing a 13-yard touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin during the first half of Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Joe Flacco celebrates after a touchdown during Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 3, 2013 in New Orleans. The Ravens won the game 34-31. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Joe Flacco celebrates with teammates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Joe Flacco celebrates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Joe Flacco is lifted into the air by teammates after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Joe Flacco and offensive lineman Marshal Yanda celebrate after winning Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. The Ravens won the game, 34-31. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Ravens quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2), quarterback Joe Flacco (5), and defensive end Arthur Jones (97) celebrate after winning Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. The Ravens won 34-31. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Joe Flacco hoists the Lombardi Trophy following his team's victory over the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on February 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Joe Flacco holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Ravens' 34-31 win against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hands the Super Bowl MVP trophy to Ravens QB Joe Flacco at a news conference on Feb. 4, 2013, in New Orleans. The Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-31. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Joe Flacco, holding his son Stephen, waves to fans during a celebration of the Ravens' Super Bowl championship at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Feb. 5, 2013. The Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)
Joe Flacco, former linebacker Ray Lewis and linebacker Terrell Suggs check out their Super Bowl XLVII championship rings after receiving them at a ceremony on June 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Joe Flacco scrambles out of trouble as Bengals defenders close in on him during the first half of a game in Baltimore on Nov. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Joe Flacco calls a play against the Chicago Bears during the second half of a game on Nov. 17, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Joe Flacco throws a pass during a game against the Green Bay Packers on October 13, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Packers won 19-17. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Joe Flacco celebrates a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings on December 8, 2013 at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore defeated Minnesota 29-26. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
Joe Flacco throws to a receiver as snow falls in the first half of a game against the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 8, 2013, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Joe Flacco chats with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after a game on Nov. 28, 2013, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 22-20. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Joe Flacco looks for an opening to throw during the second half of a game against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 9, 2014. The Ravens defeated the Titans 21-7. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Joe Flacco shares a laugh with wide receiver Steve Smith during a game against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 28, 2014 in Baltimore, Md. The Ravens defeated the Panthers 38-10. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Joe Flacco runs with the ball during the second half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Joe Flacco calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first half of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Joe Flacco looks to the sideline for an indication that he scored on QB keeper during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Joe Flacco stretches for the goal line as he is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward and other defenders during the second half of a game on Sept. 11, 2014, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 26-6. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Joe Flacco greets fans after a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 11, 2014, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 26-6. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Joe Flacco is chased out of the pocket by Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison (92) during the first half of an AFC Wild Card playoff game on Jan. 3, 2015, in Pittsburgh. The Ravens won 30-17. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Joe Flacco visits with his son Daniel after a training camp practice on Aug. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Stephen Flacco wears a helmet belonging to his father, Joe Flacco, as he stands on the field alongside his brothers, Daniel and Francis, and mother Dana after a training camp practice on Aug. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Joe Flacco runs onto the field before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Peyton Manning greets Joe Flacco after a game on Sept. 13, 2015, in Denver. Denver won 19-13. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Joe Flacco holds up the football after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a game against the San Diego Chargers on Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Joe Flacco waits in the tunnel for his introduction before a game against the San Diego Chargers in Baltimore on Nov. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker celebrates with quarterback Joe Flacco after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 1, 2015 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Ravens quarterback and Super Bowl XLVII MVP Joe Flacco walks out during a ceremony prior to Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Joe Flacco signs autographs for fans after a training camp practice on July 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Joe Flacco sets up to pass from the end zone during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 25, 2016. The Ravens defeated the Jaguars 19-17. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Steve Smith celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Joe Flacco during the first half of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Joe Flacco walks off the field after a game against the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 17, 2017. The Ravens defeated the Browns 24-10. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Joe Flacco reacts to running back Terrance West's touchdown during the first half of a game against the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Joe Flacco takes a snap during a game against the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 19, 2017, in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Joe Flacco celebrates after tight end Maxx Williams caught a touchdown pass during the second half of a game against Indianapolis Colts on Dec 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Representatives from all 32 NFL teams and the NFL league office joined together to pack 20,000 meals with Feeding Children Everywhere. All meals will be distributed in Colorado communities served by Food Bank of the Rockies. The community service event kicked off the 2019 NFL Community Relations Meetings, hosted in Denver by the NFL in partnership with the Broncos.
Representatives from all 32 NFL teams and the NFL league office joined together to pack 20,000 meals with Feeding Children Everywhere. All meals will be distributed in Colorado communities served by Food Bank of the Rockies. The community service event kicked off the 2019 NFL Community Relations Meetings, hosted in Denver by the NFL in partnership with the Broncos.
